Motatapu
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About the race
The Motatapu Trail Marathon is a point-to-point trail event through privately opened high-country stations in the Queenstown Lakes region, running from Motatapu Station near Glendhu Bay, Lake Wānaka to Wilcox Green, Arrowtown. The course is 42.2 km with approximately 1,050 m of cumulative climb and reaches a highest point of about 880 m. The route travels across Motatapu, Soho and Glencoe stations and includes numerous river crossings, long farm tracks, climbs and descents on gravel and grass surfaces, and a final section on the Macetown Track above the Arrow River. The event uses four self-service aid stations spaced along the course; aid stations are cup-free and provide water, PURE electrolyte drink and Clif Power Bars.
Competitors should carry sufficient food and drink between aid stations. This race takes place in a remote alpine environment with rapidly changeable weather. All competitors must carry mandatory gear at all times; no mandatory gear means no start. There is no private vehicle access to the start line and athletes are transported to the start by bus.
Entry requires acceptance of the event waiver and athletes must be at least 18 years of age on race day. The event is a UTMB Index Race and awards NZD 500 to overall male and female winners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
